I got Gus when he was 10 weeks old and I don't remember if it was the breeder or the vet who told me to hold off with bathing him till he was 12 weeks. But he as been brushed every day if I miss a day his hair really gets bad. I give him a bath once a week and after his bath he gets his nails filed. I dont clip them for fear of cutting too short. As far as brushing his teeth, he hates it. He wont bite me or anything but, he squarms around and will try anything to get away. I have to wrap him up in a towel so he don't push me away with his paws. He sees his tooth brush and he takes off and hide. I try my best to clean his teeth but he just wont let me really get in there. I have to take him into the vet and get them cleaned.
Gus put up a fight about brushing him at first, but by doing it every day, they get used to it and in Gus's case loves it now. Good luck to you!
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__________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page |